Planning

Invitation to Tender (Framework Agreement) to Manage Catering Services at Northern Star Academies Trust

NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST

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Planning

14 Apr 2025 at 09:41

Summary of the contracting process

Northern Star Academies Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for managing school catering services across 15 schools located in Harrogate, Skipton, Bradford, and Keighley within the United Kingdom. The procurement process, which is scheduled to commence on 1st January 2026, involves establishing a framework agreement covering school catering services under CPV classification 55524000. The Trust seeks to achieve both financial and qualitative benefits through this tender, focusing on customer-centric catering services that are inclusive, nutritionally balanced, and provide value for money. Notable dates include the future notice of the tender set for 25th April 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the catering sector, particularly those experienced in providing comprehensive, high-quality school meal services. Companies that prioritise innovative, student-focused meal plans and possess the capacity to manage large-scale operations across multiple locations will find this tender particularly advantageous. Successful bidders can expect to engage in a valuable partnership with a progressive educational trust dedicated to enhancing student dining experiences. The involvement of Red Box Consultancy Services as the procuring entity and process contact point further underscores the tender's potential for fostering substantial business growth and industry presence.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender (Framework Agreement) to Manage Catering Services at Northern Star Academies Trust

Notice Description

Northern Star Academies Trust have decided to tender their School Catering Services (15 Schools) to investigate the financial and qualitative benefits they could be offered through this process. The Schools involved cover 4 geographical areas (Harrogate, Skipton, Bradford & Keighley), listed below: Harrogate High School, Harrogate Skipton Girls High School, Skipton Byron Primary School, Bradford Denholme Primary School, Bradford Eastwood Community Primary School, Keighley Greatwood Community Primary & Nursery School, Skipton Holycroft Primary School, Keighley Hookstone Chase Primary School, Harrogate Lapage Primary School, Bradford Meadow Bank Community Primary School, Bradford New Park Primary Academy School, Harrogate Parkwood Primary School, Keighley Starbeck Primary Academy, Harrogate Victoria Primary School, Keighley Willow Tree Community Primary School, Harrogate At this time, the Trust's wish is to commence a Catering Contract, with a partner who shares their vision for a customer-focused service that attracts the maximum number of students. The meals that are to be provided must be appealing to customers, inclusive, imaginative, provide good value for money and be nutritionally balanced to encourage all students to make an educated choice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05022e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014851-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
Additional Buyers

RED BOX CONSULTANCY SERVICES

Contact Name
Louise Bullman
Contact Email
admin@redboxcs.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SKIPTON
Postcode
BD23 1QN
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Stray, Woodlands & Hookstone
Westminster Constituency
Harrogate and Knaresborough

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